Winger Ryane Clowe signed a four-year deal for just over $3.5 million a season Thursday according to reports on ESPN and TSN.

Clowe, 26, scored a career-high 22 goals and 52 points in 71 games last season.

Clowe was drafted 175th overall in 2001 by San Jose.

NASH SIGNS 8-YEAR DEAL: Rick Nash and the Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to the Associated Press on Friday night. The Canadian press first reported the signing, saying the deal is worth $62.4 million. Nash will make $7 million in 2009-10.

Nash set career and team highs last season with his 79 points (40 goals, 39 assists).

"Obviously (the money) was the key, I shouldn't lie," Samuelsson said in a conference call after signing the deal.

The Swedish right wing spent the past four seasons in Detroit, winning the Stanley Cup in 2008 and falling one game short this past season. He's the third forward to leave the Red Wings this spring. Marian Hossa and Tomas Kopecky signed with the Blackhawks this week.

FEDOTENKO RE-UPS: The Penguins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Ruslan Fedotenko, who joined the team a year ago as a free agent.